As part of the partnership, HFI will promote Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM) as well as other IEHA initiatives that make the connection between health, housekeeping and facility operations, the release stated.

"Our mission at IEHA has always been to facilitate cleaner, healthier indoor environments, and our Professional Education Credentialing Program (PECP) will continue to advance this important mission," said Beth Risinger, chief executive officer (CEO) and executive director of IEHA.

"We are pleased to be collaborating with HFI in the further development of programs such as ICM which aim to establish a measurable, marketable connection between housekeeping, science and health," Risinger added.